A home opener and a home win! UKC defeated MSVU in a heated battle at the Kingdome that had the crowd on its feet. In the first quarter MSVU lead by three points 19-16. King's came back in the second quarter dropping 25 points to MSVU's 19. In the start of the fourth quarter it was all tied up in the Kingdome, but the King's offense sprung through the MSVU defense. King's player Benny West (191-G-80, college: Howard Payne) droppped the most points in the game:37 total and had 12 rebounds.... [read more]

A home opener and a home win! UKC defeated MSVU in a heated battle at the Kingdome that had the crowd on its feet. In the first quarter MSVU lead by three points 19-16. King's came back in the second quarter dropping 25 points to MSVU's 19. In the start of the fourth quarter it was all tied up in the Kingdome, but the King's offense sprung through the MSVU defense. King's player Benny West (191-G-80, college: Howard Payne) droppped the most points in the game:37 total and had 12 rebounds. MSVU player Brody Blakney (183-PG) ropped 19 points. A free throw made by West put King's up by one poin with less than two minutes left in the game. King's kept the lead and were victorious 81-74.Courtesy of: acaa.ca

In their first matchup in the young season, the Dalhousie Tigers hosted the StFX X-Men in basketball action at the Dalplex. A very strong first quarter for the Tigers set the tone for the game, as they came away with the 90-76 win. There was a strong presence in the paint on both ends of the floor to start the game for the Tigers, as Mike Shoveller (211-C) (Arnprior, ON) opened up with a block on one end, and a great move to get to the rim on the other. The X-Men were shooting well early,... [read more]

In their first matchup in the young season, the Dalhousie Tigers hosted the StFX X-Men in basketball action at the Dalplex. A very strong first quarter for the Tigers set the tone for the game, as they came away with the 90-76 win. There was a strong presence in the paint on both ends of the floor to start the game for the Tigers, as Mike Shoveller (211-C) (Arnprior, ON) opened up with a block on one end, and a great move to get to the rim on the other. The X-Men were shooting well early, but the Tigers were using clock and collecting offensive rebounds in the early minutes, and the Tigers got out to a lead. Azaro Roker (198-F) (Nassau, Bahamas) single handedly brought his team back in it by getting to the line on nearly every offensive possession. Closing out the quarter the Tigers continued to get to the rim with Keevan Veinot (193-G) (Port Williams, NS) finding Sascha Kappos (208-F) (Miami, FL) for a dunk, followed up by Jordan Braithwaite (Milton, ON) finding him with a lob for another hard dunk. Kappos ended the quarter with a huge block for the Tigers, as they went into the second with a 26-17 lead. Tristen Ross (Truro, NS) of the X-Men opened up the second quarter with a bang, nailing a three while getting fouled for a four-point play. Foul troubles were building up for both teams in the second quarter. For the Tigers, it was taking players out of the game with two fouls early, and for the X-Men, they were untimely fouls that sent the Tigers to the line for three-point plays. The Tigers continued to use their interior play to get to the rim, but this time it was the X-Men who came up with a huge block, with Roker denying Veinot of the layup in the final minute. Heading into the half, the Tigers still held the lead at 45-32. The fouls continued to pile up for the Tigers in the third quarter, this time it was them who were giving up three-point plays to Daniel Passley (198-F) (Mississauga, ON) and Roker got fouled while throwing down another big dunk. The Tigers continued to pound the ball inside to Kappos and Shoveller, and that combination of size was tough to guard. The size was complimented by the outside shooting of Alex Carson (196-G) (Lower Sackville, NS) to help keep the lead in double digits. After Ross knocked down his fifth three-pointer of the game, the Tigers called a timeout that seemed to wake them up. Coming out of that timeout, the Tigers went on a huge 11-3 run in the final four minutes of the third quarter with Kappos stepping out to hit a three, followed by Cedric Sanogo (188-G) (Montreal, QC) on the next possession. The Tigers went into the fourth quarter with a now commanding 69-52 lead. Both sides traded baskets throughout the fourth quarter, combining an interior presence with Kappos and Roker on both ends with the deep shooting of Tristan Ross and Braithwaite for each team. The lead was too much for the X-Men to come back from in the fourth quarter, and both teams played like it with a very slow pace throughout. As the final whistle blew, the Tigers came away with the 90-76 win in this one. Tristen Ross had a fantastic performance for the X-Men with 19 points on 6-9 shooting from deep, while Azaro Roker finished with 19 points and 13 rebounds for the double-double. For the Tigers, Sascha Kappos finished with a game-high 27 points and 8 rebounds, showing he could both get to the rim, and step out and knock down the three to earn himself the Subway Player of the Game title. Both teams will be back on the court again on Saturday afternoon as they face off in the back end of the home and home series in Antigonish. Tip-off is 3:00 pm at StFX Oland Centre.Courtesy of: goxgo.ca

Jamal Murray's 48 points make him top Canadian player abroad of the week - 6 days ago

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We bring you last week's top performances from Canadians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level. This week's number one is former international swingman Jamal Murray (198-97). He led Denver Nuggets to a victory over the Boston Celtics in the NBA in Monday night's game.
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We bring you last week's top performances from Canadians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.

#1. This week's number one is former international swingman Jamal Murray (198-97, college: Kentucky, currently plays in NBA). He led Denver Nuggets to a victory over the Boston Celtics (7-6) 115-107 in the NBA in Monday night's game.
Murray was MVP of the game. He scored 48 points (!!!), had 5 rebounds and dished 4 assists in 38 minutes on the court; quite an impressive performance considering it's only Murray's third season in pro basketball. The Denver Nuggets have a solid 9-4 record this season.
But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen.
Murray has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 18.0ppg, 4.3rpg, 3.7apg, 1.1spg, 2FGP: 50.4%, 3FGP: 29.0% and FT: 90.5%(38-42) in 13 games he played so far.
Murray played for the Canadian senior national team three years ago.

#2. Second place goes to an experienced international center Joel Anthony (206-82, college: UNLV, currently plays in Argentina). He was the main contributor in a San Lorenzo's victory against the fourth-ranked Bahia Basket (3-5) crushing them 92-64 in the Argentinian La Liga on Wednesday night.
Anthony was the best player in that game. He had a double-double by scoring 23 points and getting 11 rebounds. Anthony also added 4 blocks in 26 minutes.
San Lorenzo de Almagra (7-1) is placed first in Group C.
It's Anthony's first season with the team.
He has relatively good stats this year: 12.5ppg, 5.5rpg, 2.0bpg, 2FGP: 75.0% and FT: 77.8% in two games.
Anthony is in the roster of the Canadian senior national team.

#3. The Canadian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international center Dallin Bachynski (213-91, college: Utah, currently plays in Bulgaria). He contributed to an easy victory against the fifth-ranked Spartak Pleven (2-3) crushing them 110-68 in the Bulgarian NBL in Saturday night's game.
Bachynski was the top player that evening. He recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and getting 15 rebounds.
BC Beroe (5-0) is placed first in the NBL.
So far his team won all five games in the Regular Season.
But the season is still in it's first stage and everything can happen.
This season Bachynski has very high stats. He averages: 16.4ppg, 10.0rpg, 1.8apg, 2FGP: 62.5%(25-40), 3FGP: 43.8% and FT: 64.7%.
Bachynski has a dual citizenship: Canadian and Polish.
He played for the Canadian national team one years ago.

#4. Guard Philip Scrubb (191-92, college: Carleton, currently plays in VTB United League) was the major contributor in Zenit's victory against the tenth-ranked Parma (2-4) 84-76 in the VTB United League last Sunday.
Scrubb scored 17 points, had 6 boards, dished 4 assists and stole 3 balls in 29 minutes.
Zenit Sankt Petersburg (3-2) is placed fourth in the VTB United League.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
But there are still lots of games to play and it's a long way to go.
This year Scrubb has relatively solid stats: 11.0ppg, 2.8rpg, 3.6apg and 1.6spg in five games.
He is another player who holds two passports: Canadian and British.
Scrubb is also Canadian national team player.

#5. International forward Tristan Thompson (206-91, college: Texas, currently plays in NBA) could not help the Cleveland Cavaliers (1-11) in their last game on Saturday. Despite his very good performance the Cleveland Cavaliers (1-11) were edged 99-98 on the road by the Chicago Bulls.
Thompson recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and getting 12 rebounds.
Thompson is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his eighth year in Cavaliers' roster.
He has reliable stats this season: 10.2ppg, 10.3rpg and 1.8apg.
Thompson plays currently for the Canadian national team.

#6. Forward Kyle Wiltjer (208-92, college: Gonzaga, currently plays in EuroCup) contributed to an easy victory against the fourth-ranked Rytas (3-3) 95-76 in the Eurocup in Wednesday night's game.
He scored 12 points and added 3 passes in a mere 18 minutes.
Unicaja Malaga (5-1) is placed first in group D.
It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row.
There are only four games left until the end of the Eurocup Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
Wiltjer's stats this year are: 10.8ppg, 3.2rpg and 2.3apg in six games.
He is a former international player as he played for the Canadian senior team three years ago.

#7. International point guard Kevin Pangos (185-93, college: Gonzaga, currently plays in Spain) contributed to an easy victory against the 14th-ranked UCAM Murcia (2-5) crushing them 105-73 in the Spanish Liga Endesa on Sunday night.
He scored 8 points in 17 minutes.
FC Barcelona Lassa (7-1) is placed first in the Liga Endesa.
Pangos averaged so far 10.8ppg, 1.5rpg and 3.9apg in eight games.
He is also Canadian national team player.

#8. Guard Daniel Mullings (189-91, college: N.Mexico St., currently plays in FIBA Europe Cup) contributed to a 2-point Joensuun Kataja's victory against the closely-ranked Aris (1-3) 88-86 in the FIBA Europe Cup in Wednesday night's game.
Mullings recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and getting 10 rebounds. He also added and 4 steals.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Joensuun Kataja Basket (3-1) is placed second in the FIBA Europe Cup.
There are only two games left until the end of the FIBA Europe Cup Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial.
Mullings' stats this season are: 10.4ppg, 5.6rpg, 3.6apg and 2.5spg.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
back in 2015.

#9. International point guard Kaza Kajami-Keane (185-94, agency: Interperformances, college: Cleveland St., currently plays in Holland) contributed to Zwolle's victory against the fifth-ranked Leiden (4-1) 87-82 in the Dutch Eredivisie last Saturday.
Kajami-Keane recorded 19 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals in 37 minutes.
Landstede Basketbal Zwolle (8-0) is placed first in the Eredivisie.
So far his team won all eight games in the Regular Season.
Kajami-Keane has very impressive stats this year: 19.0ppg, 5.8rpg, 2.4apg and 2.6spg in five games.
He is also in the roster of the Canadian national team.

#10. Guard Andrew Wiggins (203-95, college: Kansas, currently plays in NBA) was not able to help the Minnesota Timberwolves (5-9) in their last game on Wednesday. Despite Wiggins' very good performance the Minnesota Timberwolves (5-9) were defeated 114-110 in Los Angeles by the Lakers.
He scored 19 points, grabbed 4 boards, passed 5 assists and added 3 steals.
Wiggins has been at the team for five years.
This season Wiggins has very high stats. He averages: 17.0ppg, 3.7rpg, 1.9apg and 1.8spg.
Wiggins is a former international player as three years ago he still played for the Canadian senior national team.

#11. Former international center Robert Sacre (213-89, college: Gonzaga, currently plays in Japan) contributed to a 2-point Hitachi Sunrockers' victory against the fourth-ranked Aishin Sea Horses 81-79 in the Japanese B League in Sunday night's game.
He was the top player that evening. Sacre scored 30 points (!!!), had 6 rebounds and made 2 blocks in 36 minutes.
He has very impressive stats this year: 17.7ppg, 8.1rpg, 1.5apg, 1.1bpg and 1.1spg in 15 games.
Sacre used to play for the Canadian national team
three years ago.

#12. Former international point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (198-98, college: Kentucky, currently plays in NBA) contributed to a Los Angeles Clippers' victory against the Golden State Warriors 121-116 in the NBA last Monday.
He recorded 18 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
Gilgeous-Alexander averaged so far 9.6ppg, 3.2rpg and 3.3apg.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
back in 2016.

#13. International power forward Kelly Olynyk (213-91, college: Gonzaga, currently plays in NBA) was not able to secure a victory for the Miami Heat (5-8) in their last game. Despite Olynyk's very good performance the Miami Heat lost 102-110 in Indianapolis to the Indiana Pacers.
He was the top scorer with 20 points. Olynyk also added 4 rebounds in 21 minutes.
He averaged so far 8.9ppg, 3.0rpg and 2.3apg in 12 games.
Olynyk is also Canadian national team player.

#14. International forward Dyshawn Pierre (198-93, college: Dayton, currently plays in FIBA Europe Cup) helped his Italian team Banco di Srd win their game against the closely-ranked Leicester Riders crushing them 95-60 in the FIBA Europe Cup in Wednesday night's game.
He recorded 14 points.
Pierre's overall stats this season are: 6.8ppg, 3.5rpg and 2.7apg.
He plays currently for the Canadian national team.

#15. Former U19 international swingman Trey Lyles (206-95, college: Kentucky, currently plays in NBA) is a teammate of previously mentioned Jamal Murray. But that was another game of his team in NBA which we would like to mention.
Lyles couldn't help the Denver Nuggets (9-4) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the Denver Nuggets were edged 89-87 in Memphis by the Grizzlies.
Lyles was the second best scorer with 16 points. He also added 9 rebounds in 28 minutes.
Lyles averaged so far 10.9ppg, 5.2rpg and 1.8apg in 13 games.
He used to play for the Canadian U19 national team
five years ago.

The list of other players, who all have Canadian passport but never been selected to any of Canadian national teams:

#1.Dejan Kravic (211-F/C-90, college: Texas Tech, currently plays in Italy) led Virtus Bologna to a victory over the closely-ranked MIA-RO Cantu (3-3) 90-81 in the Italian Serie A last Sunday.
He was the best player in that game. Kravic scored 26 points (!!!) and grabbed 8 rebounds.
Virtus Segafredo Bologna (3-3) is placed seventh in the Serie A.
But the season just started, so everything may happen.
It's Kravic's first year with the team.
He has relatively good stats this season: 11.8ppg and 5.8rpg.
Kravic has a dual citizenship: Serbian and Canadian.

#2.Dylan Ennis (187-PG-91, agency: BeoBasket, college: Oregon, currently plays in Spain) contributed to an Andorra's surprising victory against the third-ranked Baskonia (6-2) crushing them 93-73 in the Spanish Liga Endesa last Sunday.
Ennis scored 14 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and dished 5 assists; not bad, considering it's only his second season in pro basketball. MoraBanc Andorra (4-4) is placed ninth in the Liga Endesa.
Ennis has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 17.4ppg, 4.1rpg and 2.4apg.
Ennis is another player who holds two passports: Canadian and Jamaican.

#3.Kassius Robertson (191-G-94, college: Missouri, currently plays in Germany) contributed to a BBC Bayreuth's victory against the 13th-ranked Deutsche Bank Skyliners (2-4) 91-81 in the German BBL on Sunday night.
Robertson recorded 14 points and added 4 assists.
medi Bayreuth (3-3) is placed ninth in the BBL.
Robertson's overall stats this season are: 8.8ppg, 1.2rpg and 2.0apg.

#4.Eugene Omoruyi (201-F, currently plays college basketball in the States) helped Rutgers win their game against the Drexel University crushing them 95-66 in the NCAA on Sunday night.
He had a double-double by scoring 24 points and getting 10 rebounds in 29 minutes. It was his first game for Rutgers this season.
His team has conference record this season.

#5.Ryan Wright (206-C/F-87, college: Oklahoma, currently plays in Finland) helped Joensuun Kataja win their game against the closely-ranked Lapuan Korikobrat (4-5) 103-94 in the Finnish Korisliiga last Friday.
Wright scored 13 points in a mere 18 minutes.
Joensuun Kataja Basket (3-2) is placed sixth in the Korisliiga.
Wright averaged so far 11.6ppg, 4.6rpg and 1.2spg in five games he played so far.

#6. Experienced Ali Kanaan (207-C/F-85, college: Mass.-Lowell, currently plays in Lebanon) helped Byblos win their game against the league outsider Hoops Club crushing them 90-68 in the Lebanese LBL in Monday night's game.
He scored 8 points, had 4 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 26 minutes.
This year Kanaan's overall stats are: 5.5ppg, 3.5rpg and 2.0apg in two games.
He has both Canadian and Lebanese nationalities.

#7.Nick Madray (206-F-94, college: Wagner, currently plays in Poland) could not help one of league's weakest teams Spojnia Stargard (2-4) in their last game on Friday. Despite Madray's good performance Spojnia Stargard was defeated 76-72 on the road by the higher-ranked Rosa (#11).
He recorded a double-double by scoring 11 points and getting 13 rebounds.
Madray's overall stats this season are: 5.0ppg and 4.0rpg.
He also holds two passports: Canadian and Polish.

#8.Aleksandar Danilovic (202-F-93, currently plays in Portugal) was not able to help one of league's weakest teams one of league's weakest teams Ovarense (3-3) in their last game. Despite Danilovic's very good performance Ovarense lost 77-85 at home to the higher-ranked (#3) Esgueira / Oli.
He was the top scorer with 19 points. Danilovic also added 9 rebounds in 31 minutes.
Danilovic has very impressive stats this year: 15.8ppg, 6.2rpg and 1.3spg in six games.
He has Canadian and Serbian nationalities.

#9.Brandon Clarke (203-PF-96, currently studies in the States) helped Gonzaga win their game against the Idaho State University crushing them 120-79 in the NCAA last Tuesday.
Clarke recorded 15 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in 21 minutes. It was his first game for Gonzaga this season.
Clarke is a naturalized American.

#10.Devonte Bandoo (190-G, is currently at the American university) helped Baylor win their game against the Prairie View A&M University 91-80 in the NCAA in Monday night's game.
He recorded 16 points in 37 minutes. It was his first game for Baylor this season.

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